Shane Gilroy

Shane Gilroy is a Lecturer in Electronic Engineering at the Department of Mechatronic Engineering, ATU Sligo. His research focuses on automotive systems, particularly autonomous vehicles, image sensor technology, and object detection challenges in occluded environments. He actively contributes to improving road safety through advancements in pedestrian detection, sensor validation, and cybersecurity in connected vehicles.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing innovation in urban mobility and sustainable infrastructure. Gilroy’s expertise spans computer vision, robotics, and automotive engineering, with notable contributions to occlusion classification methods and lifecycle validation of automotive components. He is currently accepting PhD students to further explore these interdisciplinary areas.

Key research themes include:

• Autonomous vehicle perception systems
• Occlusion challenges in road safety
• Image sensor performance optimization
• Cybersecurity for connected vehicles
• Lean manufacturing methodologies

His publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on practical applications, from improving pedestrian detection algorithms to evaluating sensor reliability under real-world conditions. Recent work explores urban mobility solutions and the integration of machine learning models for occlusion analysis.